We have detected that your browser is not JavaScript 1.5 enabled. As a result the site may not display as designed. To enable JavaScript follow these steps on how to enable JavaScript to the browser you are using.

Virgin Australia today announced that it will increase services between Brisbane and Los Angeles, moving from four return services per week to daily return services, effective 26 October 2014.

Following this change, the Virgin Australia and Delta Air Lines trans-Pacific joint venture will offer two daily services between Sydney and Los Angeles and one daily service between Brisbane and Los Angeles.

In order to increase services on the Brisbane route, Virgin Australia will cease services between Melbourne and Los Angeles, with the last flight operating from Melbourne on 25 October 2014. Effective 26 October 2014, there will also be a minor change to the departure time of Sydney to Los Angeles flights to allow an earlier arrival into Los Angeles, creating a more convenient schedule for corporate and leisure travellers. There will be no reduction in Virgin Australia capacity between Australia and the United States following these changes.

“The changes announced today are a result of extensive market analysis. Having the right frequency is very important to corporate and leisure customers and moving to daily flights from Brisbane enables us to provide more choice and flexibility to those travelling to and from Queensland.

“Those travelling from Melbourne will still be able to travel to Los Angeles on one ticket with through-checked baggage, connecting through Sydney or Brisbane, and we are committed to providing competitive fares on these routes.

“North America is an extremely important market for Virgin Australia and we continue to work with our partner Delta Air Lines to enhance our customer offering on the trans-Pacific”, Ms Crompton said.

According to Roy Morgan research, Virgin Australia finished last year with the highest customer satisfaction levels of all airlines operating between Australia and the United States .

Customers that have already booked on a direct Melbourne to Los Angeles service for travel on or after 26 October 2014 will be contacted by their travel provider to discuss alternative options. Customers travelling on Sydney to Los Angeles services on or after 26 October 2014 will receive an email to confirm the new, earlier departure time.

Some countries require passenger cabins to be treated with insecticide prior to departure. A full list of these countries and information about the use of insecticides can be found on the United States of America Department of Transport website.